Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Brady, TX
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
226.4 mi
364 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Brady, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Frisco to Brady, expect a straightforward journey covering 226.4 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 4 hours and 41 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Your path primarily utilizes US Highway 377 South, the Cresson Bypass, and US Highway 67. With a fuel budget of approximately $35, this route is an economical way to traverse the Great Plains region of Texas. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of pace, the drive offers a consistent experience from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.2 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a variety of road conditions, transitioning between faster highway stretches and more localized paths. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 54.6-mile stretch along US Highway 377 South, which serves as a significant portion of your travel time. Expect a steady, rhythmic pace as you move through the landscape. The road’s personality is practical and efficient, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination without the complexity of constant turns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 377 South is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 377 South and Cresson Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 226.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
24.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
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TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
7
31.7 mi into trip
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~37m in
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TX 121 Express
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Expres...
7
60.4 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
7
60.9 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 South: Granbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 377 South: Granbury
Towns Along This Route
Between Frisco, TX and Brady, TX, road signs point toward Arlington and Grand Praire.
Arlington
24.8 mi in
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~29m
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via TX 121
Grand Praire
24.8 mi in
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~29m
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via TX 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 377 South | 54.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| Cresson Bypass | 42.5 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 67 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| TX 121 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| South US Highway 377 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 377 South
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Brady, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
87 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Parkwood Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Dallas Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward DNT Toll South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto DNT
1.8 mi
·
1 min
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Dallas North Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SRT
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on SRT
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
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TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
21
Continue on I 820
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 377 South: Granbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 377
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on US 377
42 mi
·
50 min
·
Cresson Bypass
27
Continue on US 377
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East South Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 67; US 377
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 67; US 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
30
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
31
Continue on US 67; US 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
32
Continue on US 67; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
33
Continue on US 67; US 377; TX 36
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
34
Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67
35
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
36
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Commerce Street
37
Turn left onto US 377
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
38
Continue on US 377
44 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 377 South
39
Continue on US 377
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
40
At end of road, turn right onto US 190; US 377
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
41
Arrive at destination
US 190; US 377
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 41-minute trek, aim for an early departure to keep your travel time predictable. While the route is short enough to drive in one go, planning for at least one stop will help you stay refreshed for the full duration of the trip. Since you are traveling through the Great Plains, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before hitting the longer 54.6-mile stretches where service stations may be spaced out. Your flexibility is a major advantage here, as you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate traffic or weather. A pro tip for this specific route is to fill your tank before leaving the Frisco area to ensure you have a comfortable buffer for the entire $35 estimated fuel journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.2 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brady, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Frisco, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Frisco, TX
This is one driving day of about 226.4 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 377 South for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.2 mi from Frisco, TX · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brady, TX
The final approach into Brady, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brady, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.58 one way
$69.17 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| premium | $4.59 | $40.92 | $81.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.6 mi)
$0.93
Dallas North Tollway
(1.8 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.87 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brady, TX
Afternoon in Brady on Sunday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Frisco, TX to Brady, TX covers 226.4 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 377 South, Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.2 miles from Frisco, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 226.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles (TX 121 Express): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Frisco, TX and Brady, TX, road signs point toward Arlington and Grand Praire.
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